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Old 08-31-2004, 06:26 AM   #1 (permalink)
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I am slightly concerned about the stand that I built for my 54g corner tank. I put 2x4's under the 2 rear sides, however under the front curved portion the 2x4's meet in the middle, (see below), there is approx. 1" overhang. I am going to put 1" plywood under the entire tank, but should I be concerned about the 1" overhang? Will it sag & be a possible cause of cracks/glass breakage?
Tank = blue, yellow = 2x4's

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Old 08-31-2004, 10:09 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Are you going to cut the 1" plywood the same shape as the blue area in your diagram? if so I don't believe you will have a problem....................... John
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Yes - the ply wood will be cut to match the curve of the tank. Thanks for the reassurance!

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[quote author=oside link=board=DIY;num=1093969570;start=0#2 date=08/31/04 at 15:57:46]Yes - the ply wood will be cut to match the curve of the tank. Thanks for the reassurance!

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What are the green and gray areas?


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Fletch -
Yes, there is a leg directly under there.

Craig -
The green areas are 1/2" ply wood & will be used for storage & access, the grey (gray?) areas arejust a grid for modeling/scale - each square = 1".

Thanks again guys. It feels pretty solid now that I've screwed the framework together. I stood on it & tried to move it & couldn't so I'm pretty comfortable about it now. It will get even more solid once the plywood is in.

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Cool. Post pictures to chronicle your successful project!
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